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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1977 · Est. 12 min read-aloud
I Have a Sister--My Sister Is Deaf
By Jeanne Whitehouse Peterson, Deborah Kogan Ray (Illustrator)
Part of the Reading Rainbow series
A sister's world is silent, yet full of vibrant expression and adventure.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 155 ratings
32 pages· 1,521 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
A young girl, deaf but vibrant, explores life with her older sister. She can't hear the phone ring, yet her world is full of joy and expression. As she jumps, tumbles, and plays, she communicates more with her face and shoulders than words ever could. How does she bridge the silence and share her world with those around her? Discover the unique bond between sisters and the universal language of love and play.
From the publisher
Like all sisters, this one likes to jump, tumble and climb on monkey bars. She plays the piano, though she can’t sing or hear any tune. She feels the cat purring in her lap, but can’t hear the telephone ring or the door bang. Still, she can say more with her face and shoulders than most people can with words. This is a very special sister.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,521
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 520L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.3
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 5473
Publication
- Published
- May 23, 1984
- First published
- January 1, 1977
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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